Few years on the Earth
NASA’s astronauts have faced extended missions, physically demanding environments, and the unique challenges of living aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Recently, concerns have surfaced about the health of two notable astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, as they experience significant weight loss due to an unanticipated extension of their stay in space. A … Read more
After nearly half a century in space, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft has once again overcome communication challenges, reconnecting with its mission team on Earth using a secondary radio transmitter last used in the early 1980s. This recent communication pause led to a brief but intense period for the flight team, who worked tirelessly to restore … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover recently captured a captivating celestial event on Mars that created an unusual visual effect – what NASA described as a “googly eye” eclipse. The moment, captured by the rover’s Mastcam-Z camera, occurred when Phobos, Mars’ larger moon, crossed directly between the Sun and the Martian surface, blocking out part of the Sun’s … Read more
NASA’s Landsat 8 satellite recently captured a rare atmospheric phenomenon over Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier, an event scientists describe as “sea smoke.” The phenomenon, appearing as smoke-like wisps, is the result of a unique interaction between cold polar air and warmer water, creating a fog that drifts in dramatic plumes. This rare sighting provides new … Read more
In a heartwarming gesture from 260 miles above Earth, Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams sends Diwali wishes with people around the world, bringing a sense of connection across space and continents. Williams, who has been at the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, sent her message in a video broadcast that was featured in … Read more
NASA astronaut recently returned from a historic 235-day mission on the International Space Station (ISS) and was taken to a hospital due to an unspecified medical issue. This mission, carried out with SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, faced challenges that tested both the endurance of the crew and the limits of the spacecraft. A Historic Mission … Read more
Could Mars, the cold, desolate planet we’ve long associated with barren landscapes, actually harbor life beneath its icy surface? A groundbreaking NASA study proposes that beneath the frozen water ice covering Mars, there could be conditions favorable for microbial life. While we haven’t found concrete evidence of life on Mars, the possibility of life surviving … Read more
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has captured breathtaking footage from the International Space Station (ISS) that highlights the terrifying power of Hurricane Milton, a massive Category 5 storm rapidly approaching Florida. The video, shot from the window of the docked Dragon Endeavour spacecraft, offers a unique perspective of the storm as it churns over the Gulf … Read more
Sunita Williams, one of NASA’s most seasoned astronauts, set out on what was initially planned to be a short 10-day mission, only to find herself stranded in space for over three months. Sunita Williams, along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, was supposed to return to Earth in June after a brief mission to the International … Read more
Tracy Dyson, one of NASA’s highly accomplished astronauts, has successfully completed a remarkable mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), spending an impressive 184 days in space. Her mission not only signifies yet another successful space journey for NASA, but also underscores the immense contributions Tracy Dyson has made to scientific research and technological advancements … Read more